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Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment.

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Win a trip to the set of ‘New Girl’ as Max Greenfield’s new roommate!

Our good friend Max Greenfield of ‘New Girl’ is giving one lucky fan a chance to fly to LA and spend a day as his new roommate to support Chrysalis. It’s free flights, free hotel, and free transportation for you and a friend. You’ll hang with Max in Hollywood, hit the gym, raid his wardrobe, and then drop by the set of ‘New Girl’ to meet the rest of the cast. And because roommates trust each other, maybe he’ll even tell you what Schmidt’s first name is… One $10 entry is all it takes to win, and the best part of all is that every contribution helps us continue to provide homeless and low-income individuals with a chance to rebuild their lives through employment. Enter Now

January 01, 2015

A Second Chance at Chrysalis

The San Fernando Valley Sun In 2011, after 20 years of helping the owner develop and grow a natural supplement company, Rafael Martinez found himself without a job. The Arleta resident was 57-years-old and didn’t even know how to write a resume. After knocking on doors, and seeking help at different employment centers, Martinez said he “reached bottom.” He’d been unemployed for eight months and applied to more jobs that he could remember. His unemployment benefits were running out and he was on the verge of not being to cover his mortgage. Read more

These days, you may know John Dillon as Founder and CEO of Dillon Wealth Management—but thirty years ago, he was a 22-year-old who took the $2,500 he’d saved from a summer job cleaning pools and started Chrysalis, a non-profit that distributed food and clothing to folks living in Los Angeles’ Skid Row. “It didn’t seem like that big of a deal. I didn’t have student loans and the costs were low,” said Dillon of his early venture. But it became a big deal. That nonprofit grew into a program that has helped thousands of homeless and low-income folks living in downtown LA, Santa Monica, and the San Fernando Valley find—and keep—jobs. Read more

October 10, 2014

13th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball

On June 7th, The Chrysalis Butterfly Ball welcomed over 650 guests for an unforgettable evening. The event began with a red carpet and outdoor cocktail reception, followed by a sit-down dinner, awards ceremony and live music performances from Gavin Rossdale and Karmin. This year’s Master of Ceremonies was Max Greenfield (New Girl). The 2014 recipients of the Spirit of Chrysalis Award included Jeff Skoll (Founder) & Jim Berk (CEO), Participant Media and Jay Sures, Managing Director, United Talent Agency. The event also celebrated Chrysalis client Darius Coffey who received the John Dillon Award. The event raised a record-breaking $1.4 million to directly support Chrysalis' Employment Program. The event’s philanthropic partner was Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation, the automotive sponsor was Audi and the beer sponsor was Stella Artois.

June 10, 2014

Social Enterprise: A Catalyst for Change

Representative Xavier Becerra visited our downtown Los Angeles center to meet with clients working in Chrysalis Enterprises, our transitional jobs program. The clients discussed what it meant to them to be working and making a difference in the community, and how the job preparation and search services provided by Chrysalis has made a tremendous difference in their lives. Later, Representative Becerra met with Social Enterprise leaders in a roundtable discussion organized by REDF. The group discussed ways in which Social Enterprise can be used as a catalyst for change in some of Los Angeles’ poorest neighborhoods.